Capital area

Day tours

The northern lights are one of natures most exciting shows which can sometimes be seen in some parts of the northern hemisphere when the sky is dark.

Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse is optimally located on the globe and just far enough from the city lights so that the show is often visible directly from the farmhouse! The pictures to the right (and video on the home-page) are all taken around the farm.

When are the northern lights visible?

It is difficult to predict when they might appear but there are some useful online tools to help.

An illustrative map of the predicted current Auroral Activity levels is shown here (updated about every couple of hours).

Measurements of the geomagnetic field near mosfellsdalur (fluctuations often indicate auroral activity!) can be seen here. (updated every 10 minutes)

And of course in order to see the show the skyes need to be clear.

Gljúfrasteinn

Gljúfrasteinn was the home of the nobel price winner Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) which has now been converted to a museum.

Located in a short walking distance (2,7 km) from Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse.

Horses

There are many horses in our valley and we at Minna-Mosfell own some that our guest are welcome to be around and pet.

Laxnes horse farm is in a short walking distance, where you can enjoy riding tours at your interest.

Golf

Bakkakots golf course is located just a few hundred meters away from us where you can enjoy golf in beautiful surroundings.

In early summer, when nights are bright, they play golf both night and day.

Hikes around Minna-Mosfell

The beautuful Mosfells-valley where Minna-Mosfell is located is surrounded by mountains with clearly marked hiking trails.

After an active time in the nature there are very few things that can compete with a short swim or a warm soak in Lágafellslaug. 6 km away from Minna-Mosfell.

Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland, and its down-town area is just 20 minutes drive from us.

There are endless ways to spend your days in Reykjavík. You should try it out! After a day in Reykjavik it is delightful to get back in minutes to the peace and quietness at Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse.

The Esja mountain range

To most people living in the Reykjavík area the mountain Esja holds a special place.

There are many routes you can climb but the most popular one is only a 6 minutes drive from Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse) near the restaurant Esjustofa up to Þverfellshorn, with an increase in elevation of around 760 meters.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland is to take the Golden circle. The trip covers three main attractions: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall.

You drive to Þingvellir National Park over Mosfellsheiði (36). From there to Laugarvatn (365) where the new natural steambath Fontana is and a tourist store and a restaurant.

From Laugarvatn you continue to Geysir and on to Gullfoss (37), both places have services for tourists. From Gullfoss to Skálholt cathredral and Kerið crater road 35. From there to Nesjavellir Geothermal power plant you start on road 36 and turn left onto road 360. Finally back to Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse road (435) through unforgetable lava landscape. This is a trip for the whole day.

A day along the south shore

This is ideal day for nature lovers of all kinds, with highlights of stunning views of glaciers, waterfalls, black lava, sand coast lines and impressive rock formations.

From Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse you drive (1) towards Hveragerði, the greenhouse town, enjoying the lava scenery from the car. On a clear day the view from Kambabrún is unforgettable all the way to Vestmannaeyjar islands. From Hveragerði you continue on road 1 through the towns of Selfoss, Hella and Hvolsvöllur to Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the plummeting waterfall. From there you drive through the farming area that suffered most from the eruption from Eyjafjallajökull 2010, and can visit a little eruption museum. Skógar is the next destination with a walk up to the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall and a visit to the fantastic Skógar museum .

For many is that the place to turn back to Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse, but some might like to add 33 km more along the south cost to visit the little charming village Vík, surrounded by beautiful high bird cliffs as well as spectacular cliffs out in the sea. There is a most adventurous knitting centre Vík Prjónsdóttir

Driving back the same road (1) you have the option just after Selfoss to turn to your right on road 35 Biskupstungnabraut, and then soon turn to your left on road 36 that will take you through the National park at Þingvellir and all the way to Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse.

The wonders of Reykjanes and the Blue Lagoon

You can easily experience the best of Reykjanes peninsula and enjoy relaxing visit to the Blue Lagoon in a day trip from Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse.

During the day you can discover bubbling hot springs at Krísuvík, dramatic lava fields, a place were astronauts have been prepared for stepping on the moon, the migratory birding cliffs, lonesome lighthouses, and you can also walk across the bridge between the Eurasian and North American continental tectonic plates. Magma, in Grindavík is certainly a place worth visiting. It is a House of culture and natural resources where the area’s history is represented as well as the exhibitions of the earth energy. The Blue Lagoon's warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae helps you relax and unwind after a busy day. You will drive back to Minna-Mosfell the same way as you came from the airport in the beginning your Iceland visit.